AN UNDER-FIRE Connah’s Quay pub which could have had its licensing hours reduced has been handed a reprieve.

Flintshire’s sub-licensing committee heard on Thursday (February 17) that great steps had been taken to crack down on rowdy drunken youths after two large-scale disturbances late last year at the Albion Hotel.

Landlord James Beddon had been fully co-operative with North Wales Police following two incidents involving scores of youths, the meeting heard.

Members ruled CCTV cameras must be installed at the pub and North Wales Police, who had recommended the pub’s hours be cut to just four a day from 7-11pm, will monitor the situation over the next 12 months.

Mr Beddon was informed if there were further incidents within that time there was the possibility of sanctions.